November 2008

Ian Douglas sent me a note and thought we might like to see his answer to the Gunbus 410. No, it’s not built to the outsized proportions of that monster but the engine is based on cylinders and heads from a Continental radial engine. This isn’t one of those little Rotec radials used by Jesse [...]

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The Kneeslider Technical Improvements

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 11/20/2008

in Kneeslider

Every now and then I have to dive into the back room and work on what makes The Kneeslider tick. I’ve been knee deep in all of the work so posting has been a bit light recently. I’m still here, as always, but it’s hard to work on computer code and tech stuff and write [...]

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Where are all of the nice, smaller displacement motorcycles that look good and are fun to ride? They’re everywhere, you just need to do a little work. If you’re looking for inexpensive options to a vintage British cafe racer, especially if you like the idea of building your own, you can start with a lot [...]

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Callaway Cyclone V16 from 4 Yamaha Inline 4s

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 11/17/2008

in Engines

If you think the Hayabusa V8 is the epitome of motorcycle engines adapted to automotive use, think again, there’s another player in town, the Callaway Cyclone V16. This 80 valve V16 is made from a specially built common crankcase which mounts 4 Yamaha 1000cc inline 4 top ends. If you follow the world of high [...]

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